Newspaper articles about James Buchanan: “Lancaster Unveils Statue to Buchanan.” Lancaster New Era. “Buchanan’s Letters Go On Display.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. “James Buchanan’s Papers Displayed.” Lancaster New Era. “Buchanan Letters, Notebooks Give Insights to 15th President.” Lancaster New Era. “College Displays Buchanan Letters.” “Ceremonies Mark Birthday of Buchanan.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. . “Activities to Commemorate Death of James Buchanan.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. “Buchanan Papers Found at Wheatland Junior High.” 12 October 1983. “Rededication of Buchanan’s Restored Tomb on May 22.” “Buchanan Staunch Defender of Unity for United States.” 1 June 1928, 30 September 1975, 25 October 1975, 6 November 1975, 13 November 1975, 25 April 1977, 5 June 1978, 12 October 1983, May 22.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
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James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
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May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
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MG-0096, Folder 052
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Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Newspaper articles about James Buchanan (photocopies): “James Buchanan Funeral Described by John Rengier.” 27 February 1958.“Buchanan Now Seen Victim of History.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 23 May 1960. “James Buchanan’s Birthday Honored.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 30 April 1973. “Indiantown Commander Lauds James Buchanan.” Lancaster New Era. 30 April 1973. “Ceremonies Mark Buchanan’s Birth.” Lancaster New Era. 21 April 1975. “Buchanan’s Birth Observed.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 23 April 1975. “Ceremonies Sunday to Mark Buchanan’s Birth.” Lancaster New Era. 22 April 1976. “Buchanan to be Honored.” Lancaster New Era. 19 June 1976. “Philadelphia Author to Lead Tour of Woodward Hill.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 9 June 1978. “110th Anniversary Marked at James Buchanan’s Grave.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 12 June 1978. “Buchanan Defended at Annual Tomb Rites.” 9 August 1984. “Buchanan Remembered at 198th Birthday Rites.” Lancaster New Era. 24 April 1989.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 053, Insert 02
Description Level
Item
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Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Base wood with torus molding edge. Flat top with deep circular groove in which rests the edges of a tall glass dome. Natural arrangement under dome rests on base. Dried flowers support central mud-daubed bird's nest with light blue, speckled eggs (6) two
Button from the 1981 Lancaster County Fireman's Association. Rectangular metal badge/button, white background with fire station in black and red. To right of building is a erd flag, a bell and sign reading: "Friendship Fire Co. No1." in red. Along the top of buttonin black letters: "Friendship Fire Co. No. 1, Inc." Below structure: "Mount Joy, Pa." on 1.5in wide red ribbon, in white letters: "61st Annual Convention Lancaster COunty Firemena's Association June 6, 1981." In circle below: "Friendship Fire Co. No. 1, Inc. Mount Joy, Pennsylvania." In center is a #1 with "Since [date]" below.
Badge from the Lancaster County Firemen's Association Convention. Red button with triangular white shield bordered in black in center. Above the frie hat and tools is "Liberty Fire Co. New HOlland, PA." Below: "1897" on 1.5in wide red ribbon in silver letters: "67th Annual Convention Lancaster Counyt Firemen's Assn June 6, 1987. New Holland, Pa."
Badge from teh Lancaster County Firemen's Association Convention. Button with white background. "5-10" on yellow emblem in center with red ladder on left and red fire plug on right. in balck lettes at top: "Strasburg", at bottom: "FIre Co. No. 1" On 1.5in wide red ribbon in yellow letters: "Lancaster County FIremen's Association; in center is eight sided emblem of "Lancaster County Firemen's Asso. Inc." "63rd Annual Convention June 4, 1983 Strasburg, PA."
Badge from the 1986 Lancaster County Firemen's Association Convention. White button with burgundy images and letters; old fire engine in center, text around edge: "Reamstown Fire Co. No.1 1920 American La France." On 2in wide burgundy ribbon in white letters: " Lancaster County Firemen's Association 66th Annual Convention June 7, 1986 reamstown, PA." Includes logo of Lancaster County Firemen's Asso. Inc.
Badge from the Lancaster County Firemen's Association Convention. White button with red lettering: "East Petersburg Fire Co. 75th Anniversary 1985." On 1.625in wide red ribbon in white letters: "Lancaster County Firemen's Association 65th Annual Covention June 1, 1985 East Petersburg, PA." Text surrounds logo for Lancaster County Firemen's Asso. Inc. Convention is spelled without first "n" on ribbon.
One of two. Badge from the Lancaster County Firemen's Association convention. On wite button in red lettering around edge: "lancaster Co. Firemen's Assoc" Inner circle in blue letter: "64th Annual Convention" in black: "June 2nd, 1984" In center, a groundhog in helment with "57" on it. "5" and "7" are on either side of groundhog as well. On 1.625in wide blue ribbon in white letters: "Lancaster County Firemen's Association 64th Annual Convention June 2, 1984. Quarryville, PA." ribbon is glued to back.
Two of two. Badge from the Lancaster County Firemen's Association convention. On wite button in red lettering around edge: "lancaster Co. Firemen's Assoc" Inner circle in blue letter: "64th Annual Convention" in black: "June 2nd, 1984" In center, a groundhog in helment with "57" on it. "5" and "7" are on either side of groundhog as well. On 1.625in wide blue ribbon in white letters: "Lancaster County Firemen's Association 64th Annual Convention June 2, 1984. Quarryville, PA." Ribbon is taped and pinned to back.
